as in problems
informal
an unexpected and usually minor obstacle or difficulty
Glitches in the speaker's schedule caused some delays.
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Recent Examples of glitches
At worst, there were glitches owed to habit.
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Christopher Bonanos, Curbed, 5 Sep. 2025
But there have been struggles, such as with early software glitches in the automaker’s EVs and the demise of a significant partnership on in-car technology with Amazon.
—The Detroit News, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2025
Yet, O'Saben warns that there might be some glitches.
—Susan Tompor, Freep.com, 28 Aug. 2025
Having a cyberarm might offset glitches in brawling attacks to encourage players to take more risk dice during a first fight.
—Rob Wieland, Forbes.com, 27 Aug. 2025
Conspiracy theories about whether Epstein died by suicide intensified earlier this year when glitches in the camera system at the Metropolitan Correctional Center, where he was being housed, became public.
—Josh Meyer, USA Today, 23 Aug. 2025
DeepSeek fans are still awaiting the release of R2, the successor to R1, with local media blaming CEO Liang Wenfeng’s perfectionism and glitches for the delay.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 19 Aug. 2025
However, the recent string of glitches has drawn little reaction from Washington this year.
—Barbara Peterson, AFAR Media, 19 Aug. 2025
Typically, an owner and his personal designer mandate the look and, minus any technical glitches with the design, the shipyard does its best to fulfill it.
—Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 11 Aug. 2025
Christopher Bonanos, Curbed, 5 Sep. 2025
But there have been struggles, such as with early software glitches in the automaker’s EVs and the demise of a significant partnership on in-car technology with Amazon.
—The Detroit News, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2025
Yet, O'Saben warns that there might be some glitches.
—Susan Tompor, Freep.com, 28 Aug. 2025
Having a cyberarm might offset glitches in brawling attacks to encourage players to take more risk dice during a first fight.
—Rob Wieland, Forbes.com, 27 Aug. 2025
Conspiracy theories about whether Epstein died by suicide intensified earlier this year when glitches in the camera system at the Metropolitan Correctional Center, where he was being housed, became public.
—Josh Meyer, USA Today, 23 Aug. 2025
DeepSeek fans are still awaiting the release of R2, the successor to R1, with local media blaming CEO Liang Wenfeng’s perfectionism and glitches for the delay.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 19 Aug. 2025
However, the recent string of glitches has drawn little reaction from Washington this year.
—Barbara Peterson, AFAR Media, 19 Aug. 2025
Typically, an owner and his personal designer mandate the look and, minus any technical glitches with the design, the shipyard does its best to fulfill it.
—Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 11 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for glitches
Noun
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This body is now written into the club’s articles of association, in theory reducing the chance of problems.—
Simon Hughes,
New York Times,
5 Sep. 2025
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The past year has been marred by a number of troubles, including resolving management problems and financial issues.—
David Ferrara,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
5 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The team then analyzed how frequently these women died from heart issues or developed major adverse cardiovascular events like heart attack, coronary revascularization, or ischemic stroke over the course of 30 years.—
Sarah Garone,
Health,
9 Sep. 2025
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The Stakes in Group C Supplied Bafana Bafana will host Nigeria, knowing that a victory could effectively eliminate the Super Eagles' chances of topping Group C, unless off-field issues alter the situation.—
Sindiswa Mabunda,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The new movie brings fan-favorite characters into the 1930s as Lady Mary (Michelle Dockery) is at the heart of a scandal and the Crawleys face financial troubles and social disgrace.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
3 Sep. 2025
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But Thomas was afflicted by health troubles on the 26-56 Nets last year.—
Alex Kirschenbaum,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Sep. 2025
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“Glitches.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/glitches. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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